Bill Text: NJ SJR35 | 2010-2011 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Designates May of each year as "New Jersey Bike Month."
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2010-06-21 - Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Tourism and the Arts Committee [SJR35 Detail]
Download: New_Jersey-2010-SJR35-Introduced.html
Sponsored by:
Senator NICHOLAS J. SACCO
District 32 (Bergen and Hudson)
SYNOPSIS
Designates May of each year as "New Jersey Bike Month."
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
As introduced.
A Joint Resolution designating May of each year as "New Jersey Bike Month."
Whereas, There are over 57 million adult cyclists in the United States, and it is estimated that 100 million United States citizens of all ages cycle each year; and
Whereas, More than five million United States citizens commute by bicycle to work; and
Whereas, The bicycle industry generates more than $5 billion a year and is an important part of the economy of the United States; and
Whereas, Recreational cycling is a safe, low-impact aerobic activity for all ages; and
Whereas, When an individual cycles as a form of regular exercise, the health of the individual may be increased; and
Whereas, Most communities in the United States officially recognize May 20th as Bike to Work Day; and
Whereas, The month of May has officially been celebrated as National Bike Month by the League of American Bicyclists and the majority of the international cycling community since 1956; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. May of each year is designated as "New Jersey Bike Month" to educate the citizens of New Jersey about the importance of bicycle safety and the health, transportation, recreational, and environmental benefits derived from cycling.
2. The Governor shall annually issue a proclamation calling upon public officials and citizens of this State to observe "New Jersey Bike Month" with appropriate activities and programs.
3. This joint resolution shall take effect immediately.
STATEMENT
This joint resolution designates May of each year as "New Jersey Bike Month" to educate the citizens of New Jersey about the importance of bicycle safety and the health, transportation, recreational, and environmental benefits derived from cycling.
